Lab Coordinator

Role Purpose,

Reporting to the Quality manager, you will investigate and report of customer complaints (as they relate to testing) and non-conformances. Taking Corrective action, conducting trend analyses and evaluating practical aspects of the lab’s quality system. Overseeing the training records and proficiency testing of all laboratory staff. Preparation, documenting and reviewing of Laboratory Process Controls and Control Charts.

, Requirements,

• Tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Food Science or related fields.
• Previous experience in quality management and +5 years’ experience in microbiological testing is required for this role.
• A broad knowledge of ISO 17025 or completion of SANAS Lab Systems course is essential.
• Accuracy, observational skills and attention to detail are critical components of this role.
• Solid organisational and multi-tasking abilities are key.
• This position will suit an individual with a high level of independence and initiative.
• You will need work well within a team and demonstrate solid leadership skills.
• Above average front-end computer skills are essential.
  
  

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Responsible for scheduled lab activities and for the reports relating to these activities.
• Ensure that a sufficient number of trained and skilled personnel are available to perform the activities required.
• Ensure that every staff member has a job description that outlines all the activities that are required from that person or job.
• Keep records of competencies, training and experience for each member of the team.
• Conduct job observations and identify training needs.
• Ensure the availability of working instructions and procedures for all the activities in the lab.
• Ensure that a competent experienced person with a professional qualification is assigned as team leader for each area (Micro and Chem Lab).
• Train lab staff in new procedures and equipment Diagnoses of equipment malfunctions.
• Sign and date final reports and/or COA to indicate acceptance of responsibility for the validity of the data and to conform compliance with the Principles of GLP.
• Set up the budget with the Quality Manager and manage the budget. Identify resource needs - people, equipment and other.
• Must evaluate the condition of current equipment and determine equipment purchase priorities - this shall include evaluation by comparison of equipment before final decisions are made to purchase or implement.
• Manage the availability of Consumables.
• Manage Lab staff - scheduling, discipline, work standards, etc.
• Communicate lab activities to the Quality Manager.
• Communicate Lab results to relevant interested parties (like production)
• Organise Inter-lab tests on a round robin base.